Job Requirements
Huntsville, AL
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$80,000 - $105,000
Job Description
Electrical Engineer - Depot Operations (Level 2 / Level 3)
Mid-Senior Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | $80,000 - $105,000 | Travel: As Required | Onsite: Huntsville, AL
Support mission-critical defense sustainment operations-providing electrical engineering expertise for depot-level maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability engineering, system upgrades, and lifecycle sustainment of electrical power, control, and distribution systems supporting national defense programs.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do
Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides, fault isolation procedures, and repair instructions for power distribution units, wiring harnesses, control panels, and other line replaceable units (LRUs).
Create, review, and approve electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and engineering specifications using industry-standard electrical design tools.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and condition-based monitoring activities utilizing infrared thermography, vibration analysis, and other predictive maintenance techniques.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify recurring system issues and develop corrective actions.
Generate reliability assessments, maintenance reports, trend analyses, and engineering recommendations that improve system availability and performance.
Author, maintain, and control technical documentation including work instructions, maintenance procedures, test procedures, as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, and configuration records.
Coordinate with maintenance personnel, quality assurance teams, logistics organizations, and external vendors to execute repair, maintenance, and modernization activities.
Support depot modernization initiatives involving power distribution systems, UPS systems, battery systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and facility infrastructure upgrades.
Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, depot maintenance procedures, and engineering best practices.
Manage engineering configuration data and maintenance records within Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Participate in sustainment team meetings, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide technical guidance supporting mission readiness, equipment reliability, and long-term sustainment objectives.
Required Qualifications
Electrical Design: AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical
Power Systems: Power Distribution, Grounding Systems, UPS Systems, Battery Management, Fault Protection Systems
Control Systems: PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric), HMI Integration, Industrial Controls
Reliability Engineering: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)
Predictive Maintenance: Infrared Thermography, Vibration Analysis, Reliability Trending, Condition Monitoring
Asset Management: SAP PM, IBM Maximo, CMMS Platforms, Configuration Control
Technical Documentation: Work Orders, Test Procedures, Maintenance Manuals, As-Built Drawings, Engineering Change Documentation, Configuration Records
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.
Mid-Senior Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | $80,000 - $105,000 | Travel: As Required | Onsite: Huntsville, AL
Support mission-critical defense sustainment operations-providing electrical engineering expertise for depot-level maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability engineering, system upgrades, and lifecycle sustainment of electrical power, control, and distribution systems supporting national defense programs.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do
Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides, fault isolation procedures, and repair instructions for power distribution units, wiring harnesses, control panels, and other line replaceable units (LRUs).
Create, review, and approve electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and engineering specifications using industry-standard electrical design tools.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and condition-based monitoring activities utilizing infrared thermography, vibration analysis, and other predictive maintenance techniques.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify recurring system issues and develop corrective actions.
Generate reliability assessments, maintenance reports, trend analyses, and engineering recommendations that improve system availability and performance.
Author, maintain, and control technical documentation including work instructions, maintenance procedures, test procedures, as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, and configuration records.
Coordinate with maintenance personnel, quality assurance teams, logistics organizations, and external vendors to execute repair, maintenance, and modernization activities.
Support depot modernization initiatives involving power distribution systems, UPS systems, battery systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and facility infrastructure upgrades.
Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, depot maintenance procedures, and engineering best practices.
Manage engineering configuration data and maintenance records within Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Participate in sustainment team meetings, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide technical guidance supporting mission readiness, equipment reliability, and long-term sustainment objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited institution or closely related engineering discipline
- Level 2: Minimum 3 years of relevant electrical engineering or maintenance experience
- Level 3: Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical engineering, reliability engineering, or depot sustainment experience
- Active DoD Secret security clearance required
- Experience supporting electrical maintenance, engineering, or sustainment activities within defense, aerospace, OEM, manufacturing, or military environments
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or comparable electrical design platforms
- Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, grounding systems, UPS systems, battery systems, and fault protection methodologies
- Ability to read, interpret, and develop engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation documentation
- Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, IBM Maximo, or equivalent asset management platforms
- Experience utilizing electrical test equipment and troubleshooting electrical systems
- Knowledge of electrical maintenance best practices, reliability engineering principles, and preventive maintenance programs
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary sustainment teams
- IPC Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) certification
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification
- Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider Electric platforms
- Experience utilizing condition-based monitoring tools such as infrared thermography and vibration analysis systems
- Experience supporting hazardous material (HAZMAT) handling requirements involving batteries, fuel cells, or electrical energy storage systems
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or SolidWorks Electrical for large-scale electrical design and schematic control
- Experience utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and configuration management tools such as Teamcenter or Windchill
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams supporting complex repair, sustainment, or modernization projects
- Experience developing technical training materials, maintenance documentation, and engineering procedures
- Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), system lifecycle management, and depot sustainment operations
Electrical Design: AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical
Power Systems: Power Distribution, Grounding Systems, UPS Systems, Battery Management, Fault Protection Systems
Control Systems: PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric), HMI Integration, Industrial Controls
Reliability Engineering: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)
Predictive Maintenance: Infrared Thermography, Vibration Analysis, Reliability Trending, Condition Monitoring
Asset Management: SAP PM, IBM Maximo, CMMS Platforms, Configuration Control
Technical Documentation: Work Orders, Test Procedures, Maintenance Manuals, As-Built Drawings, Engineering Change Documentation, Configuration Records
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.
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